Health Education (B.S.Ed.)
Major: Health Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
Program Code: BSED-HED-ED
Department: Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences (HESS)
Program: Health Education
Concentrations:
School Health Education (7-12 licensure program)
Community Health Education (non-licensure program)
DESCRIPTION
The Health Education Program strives to ensure a quality course of study that prepares students to address the health problems of the 21st century. The importance of vital health is moving to the forefront of the nation's social, economic and political agenda. The public focus continues to shift from treatment and rehabilitation to disease prevention and education/promotion of health.
The Health Education Program provides students with a course of study emphasizing principles of prevention and promotion of health within a multicultural and multilevel context.
Students may obtain a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.) degree in the following concentrations:
- School Health Education (7-12 licensure program)
- Community Health Education (non-licensure program)
The School Health Education concentration consists of 128 credit hours which leads to state teacher licensure. Graduates are prepared to effectively teach, as well as develop, implement and evaluate school health education programs under an array of sociocultural contexts at various levels.
The Community Health concentration consists of 128 credit hours and prepares students in the design, implementation and evaluation of community prevention programs in a wide variety of populations and settings.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
BSED Health Education: School Health Education Concentration Requirements
BSED Health Education: Community Health Education Concentration Requirements
PROGRAM INFORMATION
BSED Health Education Handbook
Health Education Section from UNM Catalog
Health Education Course Descriptions (HED subject code)
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for admission to the Health Education Program, the student should go to the COE Advisement Office in Hokona Hall (505-277-3190) to obtain the necessary information and paperwork. In either concentration the student must provide a portfolio that includes a biographical sketch, submit transcripts, and schedule an interview with a Health Education faculty member.
For more information on the application process, see the BSED Health Education Handbook.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications accepted on an on-going basis
Note: While applications are accepted on an on-going basis, please allow extra time for processing during the summer months.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Initial Inquiries Should be to Directed to:
Health Education Program
MSC04-2610
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
U.S.A.
Phone: (505) 277-5151
Fax: (505) 277-6227
Margaret Chavez
Email: mac9@unm.edu